iWordQ US vs ArithmeType
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iWordQ US
This application aids individuals with writing and reading challenges. It offers features like word prediction, speech feedback, and text chunking to improve comprehension and ease of use for writers and readers.
- Word prediction
- Speech feedback
- Abbreviation expansion
- Text chunking for comprehension
- Speech recognition
- Proofreading tools
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iWordQ US (English) is an easy-to-use writing and reading application to assist struggling writers and readers. In Writing mode, a simple text editor is used for writing with the support of word prediction, abbreviation-expansion and speech feedback features. Spell-check and dictionary access is included. You can also use speech recognition. In Reading mode, text is shown in a more visually pleasing manner to improve readability. This is used for proofreading, reading to learn, silent reading, reading aloud, and casual reading/listening. A novel text chunking method (patent-pending) can be selected to enhance comprehension and readability of text to allow you to focus on one text chunk at a time. WRITING MODE A simple text editor supports writing with word prediction, abbreviation expansion, speech feedback, spell-checking, dictionary access and speech recognition. Word Prediction Suggested words appear as you type. Tap a word to select it, or enable creative and phonetic spelling prediction for additional support. Usage examples help distinguish similar-sounding words, including homonyms. Predictions remain accurate when you move the cursor. Speech Feedback Touch and hold a predicted word to hear it spoken using high-quality text-to-speech. Typed and selected words can be read aloud, and completed sentences are spoken after punctuation is added and you tap the space bar. Selected text can be read with word-by-word highlighting. Double-tap to select a word or paragraph, then drag to extend the selection. Speech review controls let you move forwards or backwards by sentence or word. Abbreviation Expansion Create customized abbreviations, or text macros, to simplify writing. Abbreviations appear in the prediction list and can expand into text containing punctuation or multiple paragraphs. Sharing Documents are saved automatically and available from the File menu. You can also share through email, Facebook, Messages, the pasteboard and other apps. READING MODE The onscreen keyboard is hidden, and the current sentence appears in black while surrounding text is greyed out to improve focus. Tap another sentence to select it. Proofreading Listen to sentences to identify mistakes. Tap a word to highlight and hear it, helping you detect incorrect spelling, word forms or word choices. Swipe across several words to hear a phrase and check whether the words work well together. Reading to Learn Patented Text Chunking divides sentences into meaningful segments, adding pauses that support comprehension. Tap within a sentence to highlight and hear the relevant segment. During playback, pauses between chunks give you time to process the text. Reading Aloud Use iWordQ like a teleprompter. Read at the app’s speaking pace or at your own speed while sentences and text chunks are highlighted. Silent Reading Turn off speech feedback and read silently at the app’s pace or your own. Sentences and text chunks remain highlighted as you move through the text. Casual Reading Tap the first sentence to choose a starting point, then play sentences automatically or advance through them manually.
ArithmeType
This app provides a specialized keyboard for easily typing mathematical expressions. It simplifies access to symbols from arithmetic to calculus, with features for early learners and accessibility support. It works across various websites and apps.
- Simplified math typing
- Easy symbol access
- Works with any app
- Accessibility support (VoiceOver, Switch Access, Eye Gaze)
- Removable section covers for learners
- Covers arithmetic through calculus
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Simplified math typing with no complicated searching for characters. Popups keep users oriented on the home screen, thereby avoiding confusing screen changes. Symbols covers arithmetic through calculus. Compatible with any website or app that allows screen changes. The keyboard is accessible with VoiceOver, Switch Access, and Eye Gaze. Early learners can benefit from removable section covers, keeping attention on relevant math symbols.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ArithmeType at $9.99 against iWordQ US's $20.99. ArithmeType also leads on rating (3.5 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). iWordQ US's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 40%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
iWordQ US costs $20.99 and ArithmeType $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ArithmeType holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of iWordQ US's written reviews are positive against 40% of ArithmeType's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
iWordQ US ships an update every 4 months, ArithmeType every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iWordQ US | ArithmeType |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $20.99 | $9.99 — better |
| Rating | 2.8 (4 ratings) | 3.5 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #184 — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 480 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Quillsoft Ltd. | ArithmeType LLC |
Customer experience
iWordQ US
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In-app purchases
iWordQ US
No in-app purchases
ArithmeType
No in-app purchases








